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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,635.96, 460,417.87 and 180,675.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,635.96, 460,417.87 and 180,675.36 is: 249,332.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,635.96 : 460,417.87 = 180,675.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,635.96/460,417.87 = 180,675.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,635.96x = 460,417.87 × 180,675.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,635.96x = 83,186,164,638.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,186,164,638.53/333,635.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,332.13

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